Marco, Immokalee students selected for award

Two high school graduates from Marco Island and Immokalee were selected for a student leadership award due to their community service.

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50 years of service: Marco fire chief retires

Marco Island Fire-Rescue Chief Michael D. Murphy is retiring after 50 years of service, including 19 as chief on the island.

Congrats! Here are all of the 2020 Graduates of Distinction

The Naples Daily News presents the community's 2020 "Graduates of Distinction." One student from each area school was selected by school staff.

Steve Reynolds says goodbye to Marco Island

There will be a void in many Marco Island gatherings – once Marco Island starts having events again.

Emergencies are routine for organized Naples couple

Timing isn't only critical in the ambulance and in hospital corridor for a Naples paramedic lieutenant and his wife, an emergency room director.

Bench honors fallen MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith

Police Foundation representatives, family members and supporters gathered Sunday to dedicate a memorial bench to the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.

Milky Way lights Everglades night sky

The Smile Squad: ‘Peddling’ good feelings

“We decided to go visit all our pickleball friends, and it sort of grew from there,” said Jeannie Wagner.

Cape Cod girl donates medals to Marco police department

Nine-year-old Caoimhe Assad raised money for Saint Michael medals for member of the Marco Island police department.

Podcast tells story of surgeon’s journey

Michael Meguid has led a sweeping existence, and now it has been turned into a sweeping audio production.

Sew to soul: Making masks to meet demand

Between locations in Massachusetts and Naples, Johnston estimates that Sew Easy has taught 21,000 young ladies the art of sewing.

When coronavirus canceled a bride’s Marco Island wedding, she improvised

Kaitlyn Hall and Travis Wendel had planned for their dream wedding to take place on Marco Island. But with the outbreak of coronavirus, they decided to cancel the wedding and instead have a backyard wedding.

Marco Island Academy holds commencement in parking lot

With Marco Island still trying to protect its people from the coronavirus pandemic, Marco Island Academy, the island’s charter high school, graduated its seniors on Friday night in a ceremony held outdoors in the parking lot at Veterans’ Community Park.

Marco students use 3D printers to make masks

Johnathan Watt, a junior at Marco Island Academy, did not think it twice to lead a mask making project using 3D printers when the opportunity came up.

Marco students accept ‘quarantine challenge’

In times of coronavirus and social distancing, a Marco Island teacher challenged his students to write short plays in 48 hours to perform online.

Teen dons fish tail to spread joy

Summer Joy Hill decided to help by putting a smile on people’s faces. And she’s doing it by being a mermaid.

Need a Covid-19 exam? Here’s where in Naples area

Covid-19 testing sites seem to have stabilized in Collier County. Those with same-day needs can get tested for $150; those who are willing to quarantine themselves while they wait for a result can get them free.

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Hammock course undergoing $4.8M makeover

The JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort recently announced its Hammock Bay Golf Course

Kelly O’Connor: Early learning program director’s job is her mission

You could compare Kelly O'Connor to a mother hen as she ushers her "baby chicks" through the Early Learning Program at the YMCA of South Collier.

Food pantry delivers in a rainstorm

For people waiting to pick up free food Friday afternoon from Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, the torrential downpour only “wetted” their appetite.

Ask the Pharmacist: Interesting new facts about leprosy and COVID-19

I’m reading a book called “The Island” (Victoria Hislop) which is about a leper colony and the book is set in the 1900s.

Gardening: Take-all patch taking over

Last year, Doug Caldwell of the University of Florida Extension Office, had a column about yellowing St. Augustine lawns.

Pharmacist: The best natural antihistamines

This time of year causes a lot of grief for people who have allergies. Of course, we have terrific antihistamines now, and you can buy nationwide.

Social Scene: Kiwanis summer social sunset soiree

Laura and Lucky Lang hosted a Kiwanis summer social sunset soiree at their condo on Marco Island.

Photos: Kiwanis Sunset Soiree, July 2020

Social Scene: Just Friends celebrate 16

Marco Island’s Just Friends celebrated their 16th birthday at the Marco Island Yacht Club.

Photos: Just Friends, July 2020

Gardening: Watching the grass grow

The last several weeks of rain has caused a flush of growth in the garden that will continue through September and possibly into October.

Photos: Beach memorial

Pharmacist: Chamomile helps arthritis, more

About a million cups of chamomile tea are served every single day!

Farhat:  Swimming success with academic undercurrent

He derives as much pleasure from seeing his swimmers develop academically as he does watch them improve in the pool.

Gardening: Summer rains and your yard

Second only to August, July is one of the hottest months with high temperatures averaging 90 degrees and lows averaging 75 degrees.

Photos: Anthony DeLucia aka Steve Reynolds

Pharmacist: Shellfish allergies, Iodine deficiency

Iodine is a purplish-grey mineral is needed for our survival.

Social Scene: Sports Fishing Club picnic

It was a small but mighty group of Marco Sports Fishing Club members enjoying the July picnic at Sarazin Park.

Photos: Sports Fishing Club picnic, June 2020

Photos: Message in a bottle

Pharmacist: Fig fruit, almonds and diabetes

Most people with diabetes must avoid fruits entirely, at least the starchy sort. But I think figs are okay.

Marie Senechal: MIFA’s 2020 Artist of the Year

Keeping social distancing in mind, MIFA was able to honor 90-year-old Marie Senechal as MIFA’s 2020 artist of the year.

Y’s Morgan Joseph: Committed to the community

When Morgan Joseph describes herself as a "Y person," it's not promo talk or trotting out a cliché.